Leave it to New York’s fashion community to help struggling, out-of-work women find the perfect professional attire to transition back into the working world. Last night, Vogue’s Tonne Goodman, model Karen Elson, and Liz Goldwyn hosted a silent auction and cocktail to sell fifteen one-of-a-kind dresses and accessories for the Manhattan–based nonprofit Dress for Success, which provides women with career development tools and clothing to find gainful employment in the U.S. and fifteen other countries. “It’s paramount when you are going into an interview,” said designer Monique Péan, in a Saint Laurent dress, a Céline coat and bag, and jewelry from her eponymous line. “I used to work in finance before I became a designer, and I saw how quickly you are judged when you come in the door—it’s really wonderful that the fashion community is championing this cause.” Part of an online auction by Moda Operandi in collaboration with Atelier Swarovski, the Vintage Vanguard sale will donate 100 percent of proceeds to the organization.

From Zac Posen to Tory Burch to Narciso Rodriguez to Marc Jacobs, a slew of designers reworked some of Elson and Goldwyn’s own vintage pieces for the fundraiser. “The dress [I re-designed] was a piece that we used to go out dancing in when I was still in high school,” said Posen of the frock he reworked from Elson’s wardrobe. “I thought this was one of the most creative charities using fashion designers and their talents, and it’s also incredibly ethical—reusing, rethinking.” Vogue’s Hamish Bowles and Lauren Santo Domingo, Karlie Kloss, and many more joined in the festivities, as DJ Tennessee Thomas took to the turntables. The multitalented Elson not only lent her hosting skills for the night, but closed out the event with a couple soulful serenades on guitar.